A protest commenced in the Apo area of Abuja on Thursday, coinciding with Nigeria’s Democracy Day, to voice concerns over rising hardship and insecurity in the country.
Demonstrators were seen chanting solidarity songs and waving placards expressing their grievances.
In anticipation of the protest, security agencies had deployed heavily armed personnel to strategic locations across the city, including potential protest hotspots.
The presence of operatives was particularly noticeable at major junctions and the National Assembly, among other places where protesters could have gathered.
The protest, which coincides with Nigeria’s Democracy Day, commenced in the Apo area of Abuja, where demonstrators were seen chanting solidarity songs and waving placards to express their grievances.
Despite the heavy security presence, the protest proceeded without significant incidents.
Organizers and participants emphasized their commitment to peaceful demonstration, urging authorities to address the underlying issues of hardship and insecurity affecting the populace.
